Garden Spot Middle School vs. Garden Spot Sr. High School
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![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Garden Spot Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Garden Spot Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Garden Spot Middle School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Garden Spot Middle School.")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Garden Spot Sr. High School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Garden Spot Sr. High School.")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Garden Spot Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Garden Spot Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Garden Spot Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Eastern Lancaster County School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Garden Spot Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Eastern Lancaster County School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Garden Spot Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Garden Spot Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Bottom 50% in PA)
(Top 50% in PA)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garden Spot Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Eastern Lancaster County School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garden Spot Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Eastern Lancaster County School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garden Spot Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Eastern Lancaster County School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garden Spot Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Eastern Lancaster County School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garden Spot Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Eastern Lancaster County School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garden Spot Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Eastern Lancaster County School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)")
(Bottom 50% in PA)
![This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Garden Spot Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Eastern Lancaster County School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)")
![This chart displays the students of Garden Spot Middle School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Garden Spot Middle School by grade.")
![This chart displays the students of Garden Spot Sr. High School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Garden Spot Sr. High School by grade.")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Garden Spot Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Eastern Lancaster County School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Garden Spot Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Eastern Lancaster County School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Garden Spot Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Eastern Lancaster County School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Garden Spot Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Eastern Lancaster County School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Garden Spot Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Eastern Lancaster County School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Garden Spot Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Eastern Lancaster County School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Garden Spot Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Eastern Lancaster County School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Garden Spot Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Eastern Lancaster County School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Garden Spot Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Eastern Lancaster County School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Garden Spot Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Eastern Lancaster County School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Garden Spot Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Eastern Lancaster County School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Garden Spot Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Eastern Lancaster County School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Garden Spot Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Eastern Lancaster County School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Garden Spot Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Eastern Lancaster County School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Garden Spot Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Eastern Lancaster County School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Garden Spot Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Eastern Lancaster County School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Garden Spot Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 392 students in grades 7-8, Garden Spot Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 914 students in grades 9-12, Garden Spot Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
9-12
Total Students
392 students
914 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
66 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2051 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#701 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
70-74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
65-69%
Graduation Rate
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87%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
1
Grade 7 Students
187
1
Grade 8 Students
203
1
Grade 9 Students
2
257
Grade 10 Students
-
225
Grade 11 Students
-
225
Grade 12 Students
-
204
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
14%
% Black
5%
4%
% White
79%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
